Govt asks telecom firms not to issue SIMs beyond 9-connection limit, emphasizes photo-checks

New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): The government has asked telecom service providers (TSPs) to put in place measures to prevent individuals from obtaining mobile connections beyond the permitted limit of nine connections, with a new system coming into effect from Monday next.

The Ministry of Communications and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in a circular that telecom companies will have to identify subscribers who seek a new mobile connection after reaching the maximum number allowed in their name.